1964 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen DS weights approximately 189 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
Because 1972 Fiat 124 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 1972 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | DS | 124 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |