1967 Citroen DS vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 56 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| 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 | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 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 | 1452 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
