1957 Citroen DS vs. 1957 Maserati 450

To start off, both 1957 Citroen DS and 1957 Maserati 450 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 530 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.

Because 1957 Maserati 450 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 Maserati 450. 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 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.

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