1973 Austin Maxi vs. 1973 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1973 Austin Maxi and 1973 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Citroen DS (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen DS weights approximately 230 kg more than 1973 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Citroen DS (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Maxi | 1973 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | Maxi | DS |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3130 mm |
