1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cherry is newer by 30 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 32 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 641 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cherry. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Citroen 15 | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 15 | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2340 mm |
