1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1968 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1968 BMW 1600 and 1968 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Citroen DS (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Citroen DS weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1968 Citroen DS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 1600 | DS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
