1960 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Honda Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |