1956 Citroen DS vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 42 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 200 kg more than 1956 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Caldina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |