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 |
