1957 Citroen DS vs. 2008 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Toyota Celica is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Celica (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 144 kg more than 2008 Toyota Celica.
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, 2008 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 2008 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Celica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
