1972 Citroen DS vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1972 Citroen DS and 1972 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Citroen DS (114 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen DS weights approximately 362 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Fiat 124 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 1972 Fiat 124. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1972 Citroen DS (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen DS | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | DS | 124 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
