1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1969 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1969 Moretti Coupe is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1969 Moretti Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Moretti Coupe 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 1969 Moretti Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 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, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1969 Moretti Coupe | |
Make | Citroen | Moretti |
Model | 15 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 63.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 1850 mm |