1949 Citroen 15 vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 57 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, 2006 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 15 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
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, 2006 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Citroen 15 | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | 15 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1796 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 | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |
