1959 Citroen DS vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2006 Toyota RunX is newer by 47 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, 2006 Toyota RunX (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Toyota RunX.
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, 2006 Toyota RunX (180 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | RunX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
