1956 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS.
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 CR-V (218 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | CR-V |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 218 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |