1968 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Citroen DS weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Citroen DS (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen DS | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
