1944 Citroen 7 vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1978 Toyota Tercel is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 7 would be higher. At 1,628 cc (4 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Tercel (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 7. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 7 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 7 | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1628 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
