1956 Citroen DS vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste

To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste is newer by 22 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 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste.

Because 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste 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 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 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) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. (118 Nm). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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