1942 Citroen 15 vs. 1989 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1989 Nissan Pintara is newer by 47 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, 1989 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 15 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1989 Nissan Pintara.
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, 1942 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Pintara. 1989 Nissan Pintara has automatic transmission and 1942 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1942 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Citroen 15 | 1989 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | 15 | Pintara |
Year Released | 1942 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |