1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 41 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | 15 | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |
