1959 BMW 700 vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1959 BMW 700 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 690 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 BMW 700 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 BMW 700. 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 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1959 Citroen DS | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 700 | DS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 63 L |
