1967 Citroen DS vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 352 kg more than 1970 Lamborghini Urraco.
Because 1970 Lamborghini Urraco 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 1970 Lamborghini Urraco. 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, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
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1967 Citroen DS | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Citroen | Lamborghini |
Model | DS | Urraco |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 53.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |