1966 Citroen DS vs. 1966 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1966 Citroen DS and 1966 Mazda Familia 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Citroen DS (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 596 kg more than 1966 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Citroen DS (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 1966 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | DS | Familia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
