1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1997 Rover 600
To start off, 1997 Rover 600 is newer by 49 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, 1997 Rover 600 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 600 should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1997 Rover 600.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 600. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1997 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | 15 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
