1967 Citroen DS vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Citroen DS weights approximately 278 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen DS | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Civic |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1174 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |