1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 39 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15.
Because 1988 Porsche 944 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 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Citroen 15. 1988 Porsche 944 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. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Citroen 15 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | 15 | 944 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2390 mm |