1967 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic 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 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 172 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Citroen DS | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Civic |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |