1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 22 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 6 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1971 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | 15 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
