1949 Citroen 11 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 11.
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. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1949 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1949 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 11 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 11 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
