1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1984 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, 1984 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen ID 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen ID 19 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen ID 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen ID 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen ID 19 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1984 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Citroen ID 19 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen ID 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen ID 19 | 1984 Fiat Ritmo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | ID 19 | Ritmo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
