1973 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen DS weights approximately 30 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
Because 1984 Maserati 420 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 1984 Maserati 420. 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen DS | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Citroen | Maserati |
| Model | DS | 420 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
