1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1966 Triumph 1300
To start off, 1966 Triumph 1300 is newer by 22 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 19 more horse power than 1966 Triumph 1300. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1966 Triumph 1300. 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, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph 1300. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1966 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | 15 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
