1957 Citroen DS vs. 1962 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1962 Fiat 1100 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 450 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Fiat 1100 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 1962 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 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, 1957 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1962 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
