1973 Citroen DS vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 580 kg more than 1973 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen DS | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | DS | Venza |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2775 mm |