1970 Citroen DS vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1973 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Citroen DS. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Citroen DS weights approximately 215 kg more than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1973 Nissan Fairlady 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 1973 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Citroen DS | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | DS | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2310 mm |