1957 Citroen DS vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 53 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1957 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW X6 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | DS | X6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |
