1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 62 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, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2013 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 15 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2620 mm |
