1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1965 Seat 600
To start off, 1965 Seat 600 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1965 Seat 600.
Because 1965 Seat 600 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 1965 Seat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1945 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, 1945 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Citroen 15 | 1965 Seat 600 | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | 15 | 600 |
Year Released | 1945 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2010 mm |