1967 Avanti Avanti vs. 1967 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1967 Avanti Avanti and 1967 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 8 kg more than 1967 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Avanti Avanti is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1967 Avanti Avanti | 1967 Citroen DS | |
Make | Avanti | Citroen |
Model | Avanti | DS |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5352 cc | 2175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |