1942 Citroen 15 vs. 1959 Fiat 2100
To start off, 1959 Fiat 2100 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 2100 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 2100 should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 15 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Because 1959 Fiat 2100 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 1959 Fiat 2100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1942 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, 1942 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Citroen 15 | 1959 Fiat 2100 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | 2100 |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2052 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |
