1966 Citroen DS vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 42 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 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 458 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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, 1966 Citroen DS (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 1966 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1966 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen DS | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | DS | Picanto |
Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 164 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |