1986 Citroen C vs. 1986 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1986 Citroen C and 1986 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Camry (83 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1986 Citroen C. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Camry weights approximately 370 kg more than 1986 Citroen C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1986 Toyota Camry (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen C. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen C | 1986 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C | Camry |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
