1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 27 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. In terms of performance, 1945 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1972 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1945 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1301. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Citroen 15 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Citroen | Simca |
Model | 15 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1945 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |