1987 Citroen Visa vs. 1956 Citroen DS
To start off, 1987 Citroen Visa is newer by 31 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 536 kg more than 1987 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, 1956 Citroen DS (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Visa | 1956 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | DS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1258 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
