1964 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1984 Lancia Thema is newer by 20 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (163 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen DS weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Lancia Thema.
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, 1984 Lancia Thema (290 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 1984 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | DS | Thema |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |