1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1989 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 39 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, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Applause.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. 1989 Daihatsu Applause 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. 1989 Daihatsu Applause will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1989 Daihatsu Applause | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | 15 | Applause |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2480 mm |