1950 Citroen 11 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 11 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 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. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1950 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1950 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 11 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 11 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2410 mm |