1959 Citroen DS vs. 1965 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1965 Triumph 2000 is newer by 6 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph 2000 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 Triumph 2000.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1965 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1965 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | DS | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
