1948 Citroen 15 vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 62 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, 2010 Lancia Musa (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 48 kg more than 2010 Lancia Musa.
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, 2010 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 15 | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | 15 | Musa |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
