1979 Buick Estate vs. 1966 Citroen DS
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 13 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 420 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 1979 Buick Estate 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 1979 Buick Estate. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1966 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Estate | DS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3140 mm |
