1955 Citroen 15 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 50 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, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 211 kg more than 2005 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, 1955 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1955 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Citroen 15 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Civic |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |