1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1992 Daihatsu Opti
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 51 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, 1941 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 15 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1941 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (56 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1941 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 1992 Daihatsu Opti 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. 1992 Daihatsu Opti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Citroen 15 | 1992 Daihatsu Opti | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | 15 | Opti |
Year Released | 1941 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 56 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2370 mm |