1964 Citroen DS vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen DS weights approximately 315 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 1964 Citroen DS (144 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (85 Nm). This means 1964 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | DS | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2340 mm |