1942 Citroen 15 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 70 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 42 kg more than 1942 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Citroen 15 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | 15 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
