1957 Citroen DS vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Victor 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
Because 1973 Vauxhall Victor 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 Vauxhall Victor. 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 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | DS | Victor |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 mm |
