1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1957 Citroen 15
To start off, 1957 Citroen 15 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 15 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Because 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1957 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1957 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | 1900 | 15 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3100 mm |