1988 Citroen C 15 vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1988 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 756 kg more than 1988 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen C 15 | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C 15 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
