1944 Citroen 15 vs. 2000 Dodge Neon
To start off, 2000 Dodge Neon is newer by 56 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, 2000 Dodge Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 164 kg more than 2000 Dodge Neon.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Citroen 15 | 2000 Dodge Neon | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | 15 | Neon |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1161 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |
