1971 Citroen DS vs. 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1971 Citroen DS and 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Citroen DS (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen DS weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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.
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1971 Citroen DS | 1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | DS | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2430 mm |