1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1966 Citroen DS
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen DS would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1966 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Bentley Brooklands 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 1993 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS. 1993 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1966 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1966 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1966 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Brooklands | DS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 65 L |
