1964 Citroen DS vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 44 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen DS weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 1964 Citroen DS (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | DS | Corsa |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |