1959 Citroen DS vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 465 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1973 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2340 mm |
