1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1959 Chrysler Imperial 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 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1040 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1959 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Citroen |
| Model | Imperial | DS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3140 mm |
