1965 Citroen DS vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 45 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, 1965 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 630 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1965 Citroen DS (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Citroen | Smart |
| Model | DS | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 33 L |
