1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 18 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 35 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 594 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat 850 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 1967 Fiat 850. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2010 mm |
