1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1981 Honda Ballade is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 15 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade. 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, 1941 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Ballade. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1941 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Ballade. 1981 Honda Ballade has automatic transmission and 1941 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1941 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Ballade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Citroen 15 | 1981 Honda Ballade | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Ballade |
Year Released | 1941 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1334 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2330 mm |