1957 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Citroen DS

To start off, both 1957 Buick 40 and 1957 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1957 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1957 Buick 40 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 1957 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.

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