1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, 1981 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 541 kg more than 1981 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, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1981 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1333 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2330 mm |