1950 Citroen 15 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 56 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, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic 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. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 15 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1802 cc |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |
