1945 Citroen 15 vs. 1999 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Toyota Corolla is newer by 54 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, 1999 Toyota Corolla (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Corolla. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Citroen 15 | 1999 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |
