1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva 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, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1988 Lada Niva | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | 15 | Niva |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2070 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2210 mm |