1967 Citroen DS vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 292 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
Because 1976 Porsche 911 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 1976 Porsche 911. 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, 1976 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen DS | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | DS | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 79 L |