1956 Citroen DS vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Seat 1430 is newer by 19 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 307 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Seat 1430 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 1975 Seat 1430. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | DS | 1430 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2430 mm |