1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1969 Porsche 914 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 15 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
Because 1969 Porsche 914 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Porsche 914. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1941 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1941 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Citroen 15 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | 15 | 914 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |