1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1974 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Citroen C 15 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Honda Civic (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen C 15 | 1974 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C 15 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
