1966 Citroen DS Cabriolet vs. 1966 Citroen DS Pallas
To start off, both 1966 Citroen DS Cabriolet and 1966 Citroen DS Pallas were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Citroen DS Pallas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Citroen DS Pallas (125 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS Cabriolet. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Citroen DS Pallas should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS Pallas weights approximately 20 kg more than 1966 Citroen DS Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS Cabriolet | 1966 Citroen DS Pallas | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | DS | DS |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
