1956 Citroen DS vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Daihatsu Charade (66 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 532 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Citroen DS (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charade. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1979 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | DS | Charade |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2330 mm |