1967 Citroen DS vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | DS | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
