1964 Citroen DS vs. 2006 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 307 is newer by 42 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, 2006 Peugeot 307 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen DS weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 307.
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, 2006 Peugeot 307 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS. 2006 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 1964 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1964 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 2006 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | DS | 307 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |