1956 Citroen DS vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 268 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Because 1959 Fiat 1500 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 1959 Fiat 1500. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | DS | 1500 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |