1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.
Because 1977 Porsche 911 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 1977 Porsche 911. 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 15 | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | 15 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2270 mm |
