1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1994 Mazda 323
To start off, 1994 Mazda 323 is newer by 45 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, 1994 Mazda 323 (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 171 kg more than 1994 Mazda 323.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 323. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 1994 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | 15 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2620 mm |
