1965 Citroen DS vs. 1983 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1983 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 60 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 6000.
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, 1983 Pontiac 6000 (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 1983 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | DS | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 mm |
