1960 Citroen DS vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 726 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Because 1963 Lotus Elan 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 1963 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | DS | Elan |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |