1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 40 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 15 | Carina |
Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |