1966 Citroen DS vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 9 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, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 350 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Citroen DS (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta. 1975 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 1966 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1966 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen DS | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | DS | Beta |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |