1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
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, 1949 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2390 mm |
