1967 Citroen DS vs. 1992 Honda NSX
To start off, 1992 Honda NSX is newer by 25 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 82 kg more than 1992 Honda NSX.
Because 1992 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 1992 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | NSX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
