1967 Citroen DS vs. 1994 Fiat Punto
To start off, 1994 Fiat Punto is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 452 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto.
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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1994 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | Punto |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
