1960 Citroen DS vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 46 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 573 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.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | CR-V |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |