1959 Citroen DS vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, both 1959 Citroen DS and 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 17 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 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | DS | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |
