1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1997 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1997 Honda Shuttle is newer by 47 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, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 206 kg more than 1950 Citroen 15. 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, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15. 1997 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1950 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1950 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1997 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2630 mm |