1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1972 Honda Life
To start off, 1972 Honda Life is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1972 Honda Life. 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, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1972 Honda Life | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Life |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 50.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2090 mm |
