1949 Citroen 15 vs. 1998 Fiat Marea
To start off, 1998 Fiat Marea is newer by 49 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, 1998 Fiat Marea (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1998 Fiat Marea.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Citroen 15 | 1998 Fiat Marea | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | 15 | Marea |
Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |