1957 Citroen DS vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1988 Honda Concerto is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 230 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
