1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 46 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen ID 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (96 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen ID 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen ID 19 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen ID 19. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen ID 19 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | ID 19 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
