1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1960 Citroen DS
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 BMW 1502 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 1975 BMW 1502. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1960 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1960 Citroen DS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 1502 | DS |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
