1946 Citroen 15 vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 33 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 15 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Because 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1946 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1946 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Citroen 15 | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | 15 | Montrose |
Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |