1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1956 Morris Minor is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 15 would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 501 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Morris Minor 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 1956 Morris Minor. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Citroen | Morris |
| Model | 15 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2190 mm |
