1960 Citroen DS vs. 1981 Honda Accord

To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 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, 1960 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Citroen DS 1981 Honda Accord
Make Citroen Honda
Model DS Accord
Year Released 1960 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1602 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 890 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 50 L


 

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