1960 Citroen DS vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 40 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | DS | 146 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |