1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1984 Citroen C 15 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen C 15 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. 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, 1984 Citroen C 15 (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen C 15 | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | C 15 | Life |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 50.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |