1957 Citroen DS vs. 2013 Honda Fit
To start off, 2013 Honda Fit is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Fit (115 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 Honda Fit.
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, 2013 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 2013 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | DS | Fit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.4 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
