1946 Citroen 15 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 93 kg more than 1946 Citroen 15. 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, 1946 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 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 1946 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1946 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:
1946 Citroen 15 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Civic |
Year Released | 1946 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |