1969 Citroen DS vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, both 1969 Citroen DS and 1969 Lamborghini Miura were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1969 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Lamborghini Miura 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 1969 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Citroen DS, 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.
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1969 Citroen DS | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Citroen | Lamborghini |
Model | DS | Miura |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 77 L |