1956 Citroen DS vs. 1988 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1988 Lancia Delta is newer by 32 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, 1988 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 323 kg more than 1988 Lancia Delta.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1988 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | DS | Delta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2480 mm |
