1956 Citroen DS vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 278 kg more than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Citroen DS (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Quintet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |