1966 Citroen DS vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 46 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 582 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 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Navara |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 80 L |
