1945 Citroen 15 vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Micra is newer by 62 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, 2007 Nissan Micra (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (186 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Citroen 15 | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 15 | Micra |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |
