1966 Citroen DS vs. 1966 Fiat Coupe
To start off, both 1966 Citroen DS and 1966 Fiat Coupe were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 220 kg more than 1966 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Fiat Coupe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 1966 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 70 L |
