1948 Citroen 15 vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 61 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, 2009 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 466 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | iQ |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2000 mm |
