1942 Citroen 15 vs. 2000 Lada Samara
To start off, 2000 Lada Samara is newer by 58 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, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 15 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Citroen 15 | 2000 Lada Samara | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | 15 | Samara |
Year Released | 1942 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |