1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1975 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1975 Nissan Violet is newer by 27 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 12 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1975 Nissan Violet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Violet. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1975 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 15 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
