1957 Citroen DS vs. 1978 Seat 131

To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Citroen DS (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 156 kg more than 1978 Seat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Seat 131 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 Seat 131. 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 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 131.

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