1947 Citroen 15 vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 1977 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Citroen 15 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. 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, 1947 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1947 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Citroen 15 | 1977 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Civic |
Year Released | 1947 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2210 mm |