1960 Citroen DS vs. 2010 Opel Agila
To start off, 2010 Opel Agila is newer by 50 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Agila weights approximately 5 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS.
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, 2010 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 2010 Opel Agila | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | DS | Agila |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 41 L |