1966 Citroen DS vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 23 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 296 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
