1959 Citroen DS vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, both 1959 Citroen DS and 1959 Alvis TD were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 105 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 Alvis TD 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 Alvis TD. 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 Alvis TD (221 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Citroen | Alvis |
| Model | DS | TD |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
