1967 Citroen DS vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 32 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 2,323 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 37 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Bora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (205 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | DS | Bora |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2520 mm |
