1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 37 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 178 kg more than 1950 Citroen 15. 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, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 1987 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1987 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | 15 | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2820 mm |