1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1961 Simca 1000 is newer by 17 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 25 more horse power than 1961 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000. 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) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | 15 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2230 mm |
