1949 Citroen 15 vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 52 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, 1949 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForFour. 2001 Smart ForFour 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. 2001 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Citroen 15 | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Citroen | Smart |
Model | 15 | ForFour |
Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |