1957 Citroen DS vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1973 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1973 Nissan Fairlady is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2310 mm |
