Citroën DS (1955 – 1975) vs Lotus Elite (1957 – 1963): specs compared
The Lotus Elite is the more powerful of the two, with up to 84 hp against 71 hp. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 140 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 506 kg against 1,215 kg. At 4,811 mm, the Citroën DS is 1,103 mm longer than the Lotus Elite. The Citroën DS dates from 1955 – 1975, the Lotus Elite from 1957 – 1963.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS
1955 – 1975
|
Lotus
Elite
1957 – 1963
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1955 – 1975 | 1957 – 1963 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 hp | 72 – 84 hp |
| Torque | — | 102 – 104 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 21.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 180 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,811 mm | 3,708 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,506 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,181 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 2,235 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,215 kg | 506 – 660 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.