1967 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am 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 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 322 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | DS | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2469 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 | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
