1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1956 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 300 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1956 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1956 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | Giulietta | DS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 63 L |
