1967 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1972 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 5 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 61 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 672 kg more than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1972 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | DS | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2110 mm |
