1965 Citroen DS vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 268 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Celica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2640 mm |
