1956 Citroen DS vs. 1994 Honda Civic
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic.
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, 1994 Honda Civic (140 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1994 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1994 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Civic |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |