1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1960 Citroen DS
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1960 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | GTV | DS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3140 mm |
