1957 Citroen DS vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 13 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | 130 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
