1942 Citroen 15 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 65 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, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 143 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1942 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1942 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1942 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Citroen 15 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Civic |
Year Released | 1942 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |