1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1986 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, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen 15 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | 15 | Civic |
Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2210 mm |