1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1956 Trabant P 70 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Citroen 15 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Citroen | Trabant |
Model | 15 | P 70 |
Year Released | 1944 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2390 mm |