1967 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1967 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1967 Bizzarrini A3C 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 192 kg more than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C.
Because 1967 Bizzarrini A3C 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 Bizzarrini A3C. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bizzarrini A3C | 1967 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Citroen |
| Model | A3C | DS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3140 mm |
