1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1984 Lancia Delta is newer by 36 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, 1984 Lancia Delta (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1984 Lancia Delta.
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, 1984 Lancia Delta (192 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 1984 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | 15 | Delta |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2480 mm |