1966 Citroen DS vs. 2004 Honda That
To start off, 2004 Honda That is newer by 38 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, 1966 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 628 kg more than 2004 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda That will offer significantly more control. 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 2004 Honda That | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | That |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2370 mm |
