1967 Citroen DS vs. 2011 Lancia Delta
To start off, 2011 Lancia Delta is newer by 44 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, 2011 Lancia Delta (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 22 kg more than 2011 Lancia Delta.
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, 2011 Lancia Delta (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 2011 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | DS | Delta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
