1959 Citroen DS vs. 1959 Porsche 718
To start off, both 1959 Citroen DS and 1959 Porsche 718 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 Porsche 718 (148 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 780 kg more than 1959 Porsche 718.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1959 Porsche 718 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | DS | 718 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1498 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 540 kg |
