1960 Citroen DS vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2000 Tata Safari is newer by 40 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 720 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 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 2000 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | DS | Safari |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
