1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1988 Fiat Tipo
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 38 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, 1988 Fiat Tipo (138 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1988 Fiat Tipo | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | 15 | Tipo |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |