1960 Citroen DS vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1960 Citroen DS and 1960 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 348 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Jaguar XK 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 1960 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | DS | XK |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |