1972 Citroen SM vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1972 Citroen SM and 1972 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Citroen SM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Citroen SM. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen SM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen SM weights approximately 375 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
Because 1972 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 1972 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen SM, 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, 1972 Citroen SM (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen SM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen SM | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | SM | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2670 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 80 L |