1956 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 51 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 183 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Accord |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
