1959 Citroen DS vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 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, 2011 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1959 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1959 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Citroen DS | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
