1964 Citroen DS vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 1997 Lada Niva is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Citroen DS (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 57 kg more than 1964 Citroen DS.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva 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, 1964 Citroen DS (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 1997 Lada Niva | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | DS | Niva |
Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |