1967 Citroen DS vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 31 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, 1967 Citroen DS (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 662 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 1967 Citroen DS (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen DS | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Life |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
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 | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2370 mm |