1967 Citroen DS vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 16 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 2,319 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 180 kg more than 1983 Volvo 740.
Because 1983 Volvo 740 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 1983 Volvo 740. 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, 1983 Volvo 740 (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | DS | 740 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
