1975 Citroen Dyane vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, both 1975 Citroen Dyane and 1975 Porsche 924 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1975 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Porsche 924 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 1975 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Citroen Dyane | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Dyane | 924 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 61 L |