1967 Citroen DS vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1967 Citroen DS and 1967 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 732 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
