1945 Citroen 15 vs. 2011 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 207 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 Peugeot 207 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2011 Peugeot 207.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 207. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Citroen 15 | 2011 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | 15 | 207 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |
