1966 Citroen DS vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 40 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, 2006 Smart ForFour (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 408 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Citroen | Smart |
| Model | DS | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 47 L |
