1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1967 Citroen DS
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 177 kg more than 1967 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick Skylark 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 Skylark. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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 Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1967 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Skylark | DS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3140 mm |
