1972 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Lancia Beta
To start off, both 1972 Citroen DS and 1972 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen DS weights approximately 220 kg more than 1972 Lancia Beta.
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 (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lancia Beta. (130 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen DS | 1972 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | DS | Beta |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |