1947 Citroen 15 vs. 1978 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1978 Nissan Violet is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Citroen 15 weights approximately 449 kg more than 1978 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Nissan Violet 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 1978 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1947 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, 1947 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1947 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Citroen 15 | 1978 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 15 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
