1957 Citroen DS vs. 2011 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i10 is newer by 54 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 6 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i10. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 372 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1957 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i10. (95 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 2011 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | DS | i10 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3565 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1595 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2380 mm |
