1964 Citroen DS vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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, 2001 Honda Civic (183 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Citroen DS weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda Civic (160 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen DS | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
