1966 Citroen DS vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1966 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | 130 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
