1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 45 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
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, 1997 Honda Prelude (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.7 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |