1960 Austin 7 vs. 1960 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1960 Austin 7 and 1960 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen DS (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 674 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin 7 | 1960 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | 7 | DS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 63 L |
