1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 598 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1959 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | DS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
