1967 Citroen DS vs. 1994 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1994 Lancia Delta is newer by 27 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 34 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 332 kg more than 1994 Lancia Delta. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1994 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | DS | Delta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2550 mm |
