1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 33 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, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 15 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 Mazda 929.
Because 1974 Mazda 929 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 1974 Mazda 929. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1941 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Citroen 15 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | 15 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
