1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15.
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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element 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 | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C 15 | Element |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
