1976 Buick Electra vs. 1967 Citroen DS
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 333 kg more than 1967 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Electra 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 1976 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1967 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Electra | DS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3140 mm |
