1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1956 Citroen DS
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 510 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Because 1970 Alpine A 110 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 1970 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1956 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1956 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Alpine | Citroen |
| Model | A 110 | DS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
