1959 Citroen DS vs. 1968 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1968 Triumph GT6 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph GT6 (105 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Triumph GT6.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1968 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1968 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | DS | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
