1959 Citroen DS vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 15 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 23 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 306 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | DS | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2530 mm |
