1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord.
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, 1952 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Accord |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2390 mm |