1967 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 40 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Accord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
