1960 Citroen DS vs. 1976 Mazda 616
To start off, 1976 Mazda 616 is newer by 16 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1976 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | DS | 616 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2480 mm |
