1966 Citroen DS vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 838 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | DS | Europa |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
