1967 Citroen DS vs. 1970 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1970 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. 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 46 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 697 kg more than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1970 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2340 mm |
