1946 Citroen 15 vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire

To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire 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, 1946 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 15 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Triumph Spitfire 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 Triumph Spitfire. 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) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1946 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.

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