1956 Citroen DS vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 45 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, 2001 Toyota Will (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 165 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.
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, 2001 Toyota Will (171 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 2001 Toyota Will 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. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 2001 Toyota Will | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Will |
Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 171 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |