1960 Citroen DS vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 35 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 10 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
