1971 Citroen DS vs. 1971 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1971 Citroen DS and 1971 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Citroen DS (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 78 kg more than 1971 Citroen DS.
Because 1971 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Citroen DS (151 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm). This means 1971 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Citroen DS | 1971 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2260 mm |
