1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, 1978 Renault 4 is newer by 30 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 42 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 611 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1948 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 1978 Renault 4 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | 15 | 4 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |