1960 Citroen DS vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 52 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Venza |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 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 |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |