1966 Citroen DS vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1966 Citroen DS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 236 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Because 1955 Lancia Aurelia 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 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | DS | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
