1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, 1974 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 558 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Bitter Diplomat 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 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1959 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Bitter | Citroen |
| Model | Diplomat | DS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3130 mm |
