1946 Citroen 15 vs. 1993 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, 1993 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 47 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, 1993 Daihatsu Applause (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 15 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1993 Daihatsu Applause.
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, 1946 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm). This means 1946 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Citroen 15 | 1993 Daihatsu Applause | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | 15 | Applause |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2480 mm |
