1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1969 Citroen DS
To start off, 1969 Citroen DS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1969 Citroen DS. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 860 kg more than 1969 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Buick Invicta 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 1961 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1969 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Invicta | DS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
