2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1967 Citroen DS
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 38 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 486 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 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1967 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Rendezvous | DS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
