1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 57 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, 2008 Honda HR-V (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | HR-V |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |