1965 Citroen DS vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 47 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 8 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
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, 2012 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Altima |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 76 L |
