1948 Citroen 11 vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Citroen 11 (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 11 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 11 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Citroen 11. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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. 2003 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 11 | 2003 Honda Life | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 11 | Life |
Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2370 mm |