1956 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 226 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
