1960 Citroen DS vs. 1979 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1979 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 695 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS.
Because 1979 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Fiat Campagnola (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 1979 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | DS | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |