1948 Citroen 15 vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 Saturn Vue (167 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 15.
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 2010 Saturn Vue. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue. 2010 Saturn Vue 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. 2010 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 15 | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Citroen | Saturn |
Model | 15 | Vue |
Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |