1960 Citroen DS vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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, 2002 Honda Civic (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Citroen DS weights approximately 69 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, 2002 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |