1981 Buick Estate vs. 1956 Citroen DS
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 560 kg more than 1956 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Buick Estate 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 1981 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1956 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Estate | DS |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3140 mm |
