1970 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1970 Buick Riviera and 1970 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1970 Citroen DS. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 776 kg more than 1970 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick Riviera 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 1970 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Riviera | 1970 Citroen DS | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Riviera | DS |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |