1956 Citroen DS vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 39 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 5 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Carina (145 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Carina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2590 mm |
