1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, both 1949 Citroen 15 and 1949 Simca 8 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Simca 8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Simca 8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1949 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | 15 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |
