1966 Citroen DS vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 386 kg more than 1988 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, 1966 Citroen DS (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Civic |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
