1942 Citroen 7A 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 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 1,628 cc (4 cylinders), 1942 Citroen 7A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 7A weights approximately 225 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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Citroen 7A | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 7A | Civic |
Year Released | 1942 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1628 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2210 mm |