1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 is newer by 38 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, 1987 Peugeot 405 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 405.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Citroen 15 | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | 15 | 405 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2680 mm |