1960 Citroen DS vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 53 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 300 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2013 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 42 L |
