1967 Citroen DS vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 297 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Accord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
