1972 Citroen DS vs. 1999 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Prelude (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Citroen DS. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen DS weights approximately 32 kg more than 1999 Honda Prelude.
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, 1972 Citroen DS (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen DS | 1999 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2590 mm |
