1942 Citroen 15 vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 66 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 15 weights approximately 397 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1942 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto 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. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Citroen 15 | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | 15 | Picanto |
Year Released | 1942 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2380 mm |