1964 Citroen DS vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen DS | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | DS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |
