1956 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Daihatsu Terios II
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II is newer by 51 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, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 117 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Terios II.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu Terios II (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Terios II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2007 Daihatsu Terios II | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | DS | Terios II |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
