1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II vs. 1962 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II and 1962 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1962 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II should accelerate faster than 1962 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Citroen DS weights approximately 122 kg more than 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II.
Because 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II 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 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 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.
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1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk II | 1962 Citroen DS | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Citroen |
Model | 3000 Mk II | DS |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |