1972 BMW Touring vs. 1960 Citroen DS
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 290 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1960 Citroen DS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | DS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3140 mm |
