1964 Citroen DS vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 265 kg more than 1964 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS. 2004 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 1964 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1964 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | DS | Toledo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |