1959 Citroen DS vs. 2009 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 50 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 2009 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
