1944 Citroen 15 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 51 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 14 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 1995 Lotus Esprit 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 1995 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Citroen 15 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | 15 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1944 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |