1966 Citroen DS vs. 2008 Honda Fit
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 42 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, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Citroen DS weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit.
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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Citroen DS | 2008 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Fit |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 41 L |
