1964 Citroen DS vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva 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. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 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, 2008 Opel Meriva (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | DS | Meriva |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |