1966 Citroen DS vs. 1995 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude is newer by 29 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 214 kg more than 1995 Honda Prelude.
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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen DS | 1995 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Prelude |
Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 60 L |