1957 Citroen DS vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1957 Citroen DS and 1957 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 165 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | DS | 312 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
