1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 45 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, 1989 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
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, 1989 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Citroen 15 | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Accord |
Year Released | 1944 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1299 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |