1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 29 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1950 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1950 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | 15 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |