1956 Citroen DS vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 23 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 258 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | DS | Beta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 49 L |
