1967 Citroen Dyane 6 vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 and 1967 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Volkswagen 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen Dyane 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen Dyane 6 | 1967 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Dyane 6 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 602 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 32 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 41 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 40 L |