1968 Citroen DS vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 26 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, 1994 Mazda 323 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Citroen DS weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 323 (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen DS | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | DS | 323 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |
