1957 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 39 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 390 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | DS | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1090 mm |
