1967 Citroen DS vs. 1977 Seat 124
To start off, 1977 Seat 124 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Seat 124 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 472 kg more than 1977 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 124. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1977 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | DS | 124 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 980 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 |
