1960 Citroen DS vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 130 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Crown (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Crown |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
