1960 Citroen DS vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 785 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 1975 Pontiac Bonneville 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 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | DS | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3140 mm |
