Plymouth Valiant (1967 – 1973) vs Citroën DS (1968 – 1975): specs compared
Both offer around 127 hp at most. The Citroën DS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 13.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 164 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,280 kg against 1,325 kg. At 4,841 mm, the Citroën DS is 56 mm longer than the Plymouth Valiant.
| Specification |
Plymouth
Valiant
1967 – 1973
|
Citroën
DS
1968 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1967 – 1973 | 1968 – 1975 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 127 hp | 101 – 127 hp |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 164 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.4 s | 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 164 km/h | 175 – 188 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,839 – 4,841 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,372 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm | 3,124 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,325 kg | 1,280 – 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.