1973 Citroen DS vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 25 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1973 Citroen DS. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 90 kg more than 1973 Citroen DS. 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, 1998 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen DS. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen DS | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Accord |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
