1969 Citroen DS vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Mazda Premacy is newer by 43 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Citroen DS (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 245 kg more than 1969 Citroen DS.
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, 2012 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen DS | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | DS | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
