1959 Citroen DS vs. 1974 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 1974 Mazda 110 S is newer by 15 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 1,964 cc, 1974 Mazda 110 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 110 S (108 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 110 S should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 360 kg more than 1974 Mazda 110 S.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 110 S (143 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1974 Mazda 110 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1974 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | DS | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2360 mm |
