1959 Citroen DS vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1965 Trabant P 601 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 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 51 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 705 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Citroen | Trabant |
| Model | DS | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 24 L |
