1956 Citroen DS vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 42 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 33 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 146.
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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | DS | 146 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1712 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |