1974 BMW Touring vs. 1956 Citroen DS
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 207 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1956 Citroen DS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | DS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |
