1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 14 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen ID 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 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 309 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914.
Because 1970 Porsche 914 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 1970 Porsche 914. 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 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 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | ID 19 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
