1956 Citroen DS vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 57 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, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 238 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2013 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
