1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 33 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, 1981 Renault 9 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 9 should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1981 Renault 9.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | 15 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2490 mm |
