1971 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1971 BMW Touring and 1971 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen DS weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1971 Citroen DS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | DS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3140 mm |
