1959 Citroen DS vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 11 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair 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 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair. 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (162 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | DS | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 162 Nm |
| 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
