1969 Citroen DS vs. 1965 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1969 Citroen DS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Citroen DS (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1965 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1965 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen DS weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Citroen DS (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen DS | 1965 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | DS | 311 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
