1967 Citroen DS vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1971 Renault 15 is newer by 4 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 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 432 kg more than 1971 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | DS | 15 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
