1965 Citroen DS vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 270 kg more than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Because 1967 Fiat Dino 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 1967 Fiat Dino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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, 1965 Citroen DS (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1965 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | Dino |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 57 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 65 L |
