1959 Citroen DS vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 Honda Accord is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 170 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Honda Accord (165 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 1985 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
