1980 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Citroen DS
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 8 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 480 kg more than 1972 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1972 Citroen DS | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Electra | DS |
Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |