1950 Citroen 15 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 61 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, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 15 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2649 mm |
