1966 Citroen DS vs. 1967 Nissan President
To start off, 1967 Nissan President is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 219 kg more than 1966 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen DS | 1967 Nissan President | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | DS | President |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |