1968 Citroen DS vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1968 Citroen DS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 395 kg more than 1968 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen DS | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | President |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 3988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
