1965 Citroen DS vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 40 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 220 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Citroen DS | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Crown |
Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |