1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 43 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 15 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Because 1984 Holden Commodore 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 1984 Holden Commodore. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1941 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1941 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1941 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Citroen 15 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Citroen | Holden |
Model | 15 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1941 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |