1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 23 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 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 604 kg more than 1949 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Jaguar Sovereign 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 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Citroen 15. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1949 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1949 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | 15 | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2870 mm |
