1967 Citroen DS vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 45 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, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1967 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | DS | X3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
