1960 Citroen DS vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 22 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude 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 1982 Honda Prelude.
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, 1982 Honda Prelude (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen DS | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
