1967 Citroen DS vs. 1993 Volvo 850
To start off, 1993 Volvo 850 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 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 850 (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 2 kg more than 1993 Volvo 850.
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, 1993 Volvo 850 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1993 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | DS | 850 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
