1950 Citroen 11 vs. 1950 Fiat 1500
To start off, both 1950 Citroen 11 and 1950 Fiat 1500 were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Citroen 11 (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 11 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1950 Citroen 11.
Because 1950 Fiat 1500 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 Fiat 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 11, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 11 | 1950 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 11 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2810 mm |
