1948 Citroen 15 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 60 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 201 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Citroen | Mini |
Model | 15 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1948 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |