1960 Citroen DS vs. 1988 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1988 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 28 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 185 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Pontiac 6000 (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1988 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | DS | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
