1945 Citroen 15 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 66 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1383 kg more than 1945 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Citroen 15 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | 15 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2800 mm |
