1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 25 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
Because 1975 Porsche 930 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 1975 Porsche 930. 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 15 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | 15 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
