1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 135 and 1959 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 135 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 1959 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1959 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 135 | DS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
