1973 Citroen DS vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1973 Citroen DS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 326 kg more than 1973 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Riley Pathfinder 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 1956 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen DS | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | DS | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
