1990 BMW M3 vs. 1965 Citroen DS
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
Because 1990 BMW M3 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 1990 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1965 Citroen DS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | M3 | DS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 43 L |
