1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1954 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1954 Fiat 1400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Fiat 1400 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 1954 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 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, 1948 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1954 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
