1945 Citroen 11 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 11. (55 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 11 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1945 Citroen 11, 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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1945 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1945 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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