1965 Citroen DS vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 133 kg more than 1965 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | DS | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1583 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
