1965 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740.
Because 1984 Volvo 740 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 1984 Volvo 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | DS | 740 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2780 mm |
