1965 Citroen DS vs. 1965 NSU 1200
To start off, both 1965 Citroen DS and 1965 NSU 1200 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1965 NSU 1200. (54 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1965 NSU 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 734 kg more than 1965 NSU 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 NSU 1200 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 NSU 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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 Citroen DS (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU 1200. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 1965 NSU 1200 | |
| Make | Citroen | NSU |
| Model | DS | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2440 mm |
