1959 AC Aceca vs. 1956 Citroen DS
To start off, 1959 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 364 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
Because 1959 AC Aceca 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 1959 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1956 Citroen DS | |
Make | AC | Citroen |
Model | Aceca | DS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 65 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1258 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |