1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1600 and 1959 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 345 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
Because 1959 Abarth 1600 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 1959 Abarth 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1959 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 1600 | DS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
