1948 Citroen 15 vs. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 51 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 764 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.
Because 1999 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 1999 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | 15 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2750 mm |
