1956 Citroen DS vs. 1997 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Toyota Celica is newer by 41 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, 1997 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 163 kg more than 1997 Toyota Celica.
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, 1997 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1997 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Celica |
Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |