1959 Citroen DS vs. 2003 Honda City
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 44 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 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 380 kg more than 2003 Honda City.
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, 1959 Citroen DS (137 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm). This means 1959 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 2003 Honda City | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | City |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |
