1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1963 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1963 Steyr Haflinger is newer by 14 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 52 more horse power than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 726 kg more than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1963 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Citroen | Steyr |
| Model | 15 | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 1510 mm |
