1971 Citroen DS vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Citroen DS weights approximately 2 kg more than 1996 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, 1971 Citroen DS (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Citroen DS | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |