1956 Citroen DS vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, both 1956 Citroen DS and 1956 Fiat 1400 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 93 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Fiat 1400 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 Fiat 1400. 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 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
