1968 Citroen DS vs. 2000 Lada 110
To start off, 2000 Lada 110 is newer by 32 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 5 more horse power than 2000 Lada 110. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Citroen DS weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 Lada 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1968 Citroen DS (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada 110. (128 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen DS | 2000 Lada 110 | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | DS | 110 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
