1959 Citroen DS vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1976 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 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, 1976 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 370 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Because 1976 Toyota Carina 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 1976 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS, 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, 1959 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2430 mm |