1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1987 Porsche 924 is newer by 39 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924.
Because 1987 Porsche 924 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 1987 Porsche 924. 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, 1987 Porsche 924 (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | 15 | 924 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |