1955 Citroen 15 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Citroen 15 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda Civic (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Citroen 15 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Civic |
Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 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 | 1325 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2580 mm |