1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1994 Toyota Previa is newer by 46 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, 1994 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa weights approximately 289 kg more than 1948 Citroen 15. 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, 1994 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |
