1967 Citroen DS vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 41 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 137 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | DS | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
