1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1975 NSU Ro 80

To start off, 1975 NSU Ro 80 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, 1975 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1975 NSU Ro 80.

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, 1945 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 NSU Ro 80. (163 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 NSU Ro 80. 1975 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 1945 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1945 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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