1943 Citroen 15 vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 1995 Volvo 850 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 850 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1943 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, 1943 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (175 Nm). This means 1943 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850. 1995 Volvo 850 has automatic transmission and 1943 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1943 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Volvo 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Citroen 15 | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | 15 | 850 |
Year Released | 1943 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 175 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |