1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1989 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel 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 Nissan Laurel (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1989 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Laurel. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1989 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | 15 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2680 mm |