1960 Citroen DS vs. 1995 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1995 SsangYong Chairman H 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 SsangYong Chairman H (312 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1995 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS. 1995 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 1995 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
Model | DS | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 312 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |