1949 Citroen 15 vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 53 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, 2002 Mazda 6 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1949 Citroen 15. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | 15 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2680 mm |
