1969 Citroen DS vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Neon is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Citroen DS. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen DS weights approximately 101 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen DS | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | DS | Neon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |
