2006 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Citroen DS
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 40 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Citroen DS (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 244 kg more than 1966 Citroen DS.
Because 2006 BMW 530 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 2006 BMW 530. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS. 2006 BMW 530 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1966 Citroen DS | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 530 | DS |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2175 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |