1967 Citroen DS vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 232 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Because 1970 Opel Commodore 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 Opel Commodore. 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 Opel Commodore (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | DS | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
