1956 Citroen DS vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Citroen DS, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |