1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 39 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, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 75 kg more than 1956 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
