1959 Citroen DS vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mistral is newer by 6 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 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
Because 1965 Maserati Mistral 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 1965 Maserati Mistral. 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Citroen | Maserati |
Model | DS | Mistral |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 325 Nm |
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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2410 mm |