1959 Citroen DS vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 325 kg more than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Because 1960 Sunbeam Alpine 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 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Citroen | Sunbeam |
| Model | DS | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
