1966 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1966 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1966 Aston Martin DB4 and 1966 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 Aston Martin DB4.
Because 1966 Aston Martin DB4 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 1966 Aston Martin DB4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB4 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB4 | 1966 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | DB4 | DS |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 25 L |
