1946 Citroen 15 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 15 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1969 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1946 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1946 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Citroen 15 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 15 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2340 mm |