1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1988 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, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Citroen 15 | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |