1965 Citroen DS vs. 2002 Honda Accord
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 37 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Citroen DS weights approximately 68 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Citroen DS | 2002 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Accord |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 64 L |