1973 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen DS weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
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, 1973 Citroen DS (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen DS | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | DS | Marea |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |