1956 Citroen DS vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 49 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 390 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Windom |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
