1959 Citroen DS vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 52 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Citroen DS | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Venza |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 334 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |