1969 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Citroen DS. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 100 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 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen DS | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
Model | DS | Valiant |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |