1956 Citroen 15 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 49 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, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 229 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, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1096 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |
