1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1966 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen ID 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen ID 19 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen ID 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen ID 19 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
Because 1966 Porsche 911 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 1966 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen ID 19, 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, 1966 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen ID 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen ID 19 | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | ID 19 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
