1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1977 Lancia Beta is newer by 27 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, 1977 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta.
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, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | 15 | Beta |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2480 mm |