1960 Citroen DS vs. 1960 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1960 Citroen DS and 1960 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen DS (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1960 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 359 kg more than 1960 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Nissan Bluebird is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Bluebird 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, 1960 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Nissan Bluebird. (84 Nm). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1960 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2290 mm |
