1959 Citroen DS vs. 1959 Subaru K 111
To start off, both 1959 Citroen DS and 1959 Subaru K 111 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 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Subaru K 111. (16 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru K 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 935 kg more than 1959 Subaru K 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1959 Subaru K 111 | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | DS | K 111 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 1810 mm |
