1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1982 Toyota Century is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen ID 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen ID 19 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Century (167 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen ID 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 571 kg more than 1956 Citroen ID 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen ID 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen ID 19. 1982 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen ID 19 has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen ID 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen ID 19 | 1982 Toyota Century | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | ID 19 | Century |
Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 167 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2870 mm |