1971 Citroen DS vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Citroen DS (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen DS weights approximately 282 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Citroen DS (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Citroen DS | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Accord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2290 mm |