1971 Citroen DS vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1971 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen DS weights approximately 132 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 1974 Porsche 911 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 1974 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen DS | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | DS | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2270 mm |
