1964 Citroen DS vs. 1988 Renault 21
To start off, 1988 Renault 21 is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 21 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS.
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, 1988 Renault 21 (177 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen DS | 1988 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | DS | 21 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| 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 | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
