1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1960 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 12 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, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
Because 1960 Volvo P 1800 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 1960 Volvo P 1800. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | 15 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |