1957 Citroen 15 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 15 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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, 1957 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (180 Nm). This means 1957 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen 15 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | 15 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| 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 | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |
