1956 Citroen DS vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1959 Wartburg 311 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 277 kg more than 1959 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | DS | 311 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2460 mm |
