1972 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Lancia 2000
To start off, both 1972 Citroen DS and 1972 Lancia 2000 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen DS weights approximately 82 kg more than 1972 Lancia 2000.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Citroen DS (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lancia 2000. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lancia 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen DS | 1972 Lancia 2000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | DS | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2490 mm |
