1957 Citroen DS vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 140 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
Because 1975 Porsche 924 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 1975 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS, 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | DS | 924 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
