1968 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Mazda 323
To start off, 1984 Mazda 323 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Citroen DS (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Citroen DS weights approximately 358 kg more than 1984 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Citroen DS (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen DS | 1984 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | DS | 323 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |
