1942 Citroen 15 vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Toyota Carina is newer by 48 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, 1990 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 15 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 Toyota Carina.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Citroen 15 | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1942 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
