1973 Citroen DS vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1973 Citroen DS and 1973 Vauxhall Firenza were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen DS weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
Because 1973 Vauxhall Firenza 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 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (196 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen DS. (152 Nm). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen DS | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | DS | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |
