1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 770 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Because 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero 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 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1959 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | DS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
