1967 Citroen DS vs. 1979 Zastava 750

To start off, 1979 Zastava 750 is newer by 12 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, 1967 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Zastava 750. (30 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1979 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 812 kg more than 1979 Zastava 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Zastava 750 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 1979 Zastava 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Zastava 750. (51 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Zastava 750.

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