1959 Citroen DS vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 39 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 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 470 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2290 mm |
