1959 Citroen DS vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (177 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | DS | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2640 mm |
