1974 BMW Touring vs. 1972 Citroen DS
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 2 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Citroen DS (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen DS weights approximately 180 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Citroen DS (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 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 | 1972 Citroen DS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | DS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |
