1942 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 15 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1942 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Citroen 15 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2210 mm |
