1973 Citroen DS vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Citroen DS weights approximately 115 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Citroen DS | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | DS | Prelude |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |