1964 Citroen DS vs. 1998 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1998 Fiat Coupe is newer by 34 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, 1998 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 25 kg more than 1964 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, 1998 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 1998 Fiat Coupe | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | DS | Coupe |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
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 | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |