1959 Citroen DS vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 9 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 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 24 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Because 1968 Nissan Gloria 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 1968 Nissan Gloria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
