1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1975 Subaru Leone is newer by 26 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, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | 15 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |
