1964 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS.
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, 1964 Citroen DS (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Civic |
Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2460 mm |