1972 Citroen DS vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen DS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 490 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 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen DS | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | DS | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2960 mm |
