1967 Citroen DS vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, both 1967 Citroen DS and 1967 Porsche 912 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 480 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Porsche 912 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 1967 Porsche 912. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | DS | 912 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
