1972 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1972 Citroen DS and 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1972 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 590 kg more than 1972 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen DS | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
Model | DS | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2850 mm |