1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, 1983 Renault 11 is newer by 39 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, 1983 Renault 11 (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1983 Renault 11.
Let's talk about torque, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 11. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | 15 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2490 mm |
