1946 Citroen 15 vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 61 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, 2007 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 15 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Citroen 15 | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | 15 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
