1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 28 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, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 359 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
Because 1972 Fiat 124 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 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2290 mm |
