1959 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 48 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, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 18 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
