1956 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 40 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 147 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
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 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 1996 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. 1996 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |