1956 Citroen 11 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer

To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 60 kg more than 1956 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 1981 Toyota Soarer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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