1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 50 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 13 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1945 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Citroen 15 | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | 15 | Niva |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2210 mm |
