1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett 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, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 491 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | 15 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |