1957 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 is newer by 27 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 385 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1957 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | DS | 11 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2490 mm |
