1959 Citroen DS vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, both 1959 Citroen DS and 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS.
Because 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Citroen | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | DS | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3230 mm |
