1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1970 Fiat 130

To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 26 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. Both 1944 Citroen 15 and 1970 Fiat 130 are equipped with a 2,866 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1944 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Fiat 130 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Fiat 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1944 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Citroen 15.

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