1959 Citroen DS vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 21 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 216 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Because 1980 Lotus Eclat 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 1980 Lotus Eclat. 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | DS | Eclat |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |