1959 Citroen DS vs. 1985 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1985 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 26 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 10 kg more than 1985 Pontiac 6000.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1985 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1985 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | DS | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 mm |
