1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 486 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 15. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1951 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1951 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 15 | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2750 mm |
