1973 Citroen SM vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1973 Citroen SM and 1973 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1973 Citroen SM. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen SM.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen SM. (233 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen SM | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | SM | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2670 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |
