1967 Citroen DS vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, 1993 Volvo 460 is newer by 26 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, 1993 Volvo 460 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 402 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460.
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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | DS | 460 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
