1956 Citroen DS vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 52 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1956 Citroen DS (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
