1967 Citroen DS vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, 2005 Saturn L is newer by 38 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 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 132 kg more than 2005 Saturn L.
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, 2005 Saturn L (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 2005 Saturn L | |
| Make | Citroen | Saturn |
| Model | DS | L |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 94 mm |
| 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
