1959 Citroen DS vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 320 kg more than 1979 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (154 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | DS | 124 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2430 mm |
