1945 Citroen 15 vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15.

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, 1945 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1945 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1945 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1945 Citroen 15 2010 Honda Civic
Make Citroen Honda
Model 15 Civic
Year Released 1945 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2866 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 187 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1785 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1460 mm