1967 Citroen DS vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 14 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 197 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Because 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen DS | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Soarer |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2670 mm |