1967 Citroen DS vs. 1995 Venturi 400

To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 28 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 302 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.

Because 1995 Venturi 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Citroen DS 1995 Venturi 400
Make Citroen Venturi
Model DS 400
Year Released 1967 1995
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2175 cc 2975 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 520 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1452 kg 1150 kg
Vehicle Length 5000 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2500 mm