1964 Citroen DS vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 40 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, 2004 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 34 kg more than 2004 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, 1964 Citroen DS (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Citroen DS | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| 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 | 1121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
