1967 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Mazda 929
To start off, 1984 Mazda 929 is newer by 17 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 1984 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 300 kg more than 1984 Mazda 929. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1984 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | DS | 929 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2620 mm |
