1960 Citroen DS vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1960 Citroen DS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS.
Because 1950 Fiat 1400 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 1950 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1960 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1395 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 | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
