1959 Citroen DS vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1963 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 168 kg more than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2390 mm |
