1965 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1996 Honda Ballade is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Citroen DS (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Citroen DS | 1996 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 52 L |
