1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 45 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, 1995 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15.
Because 1995 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, 1995 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | 15 | Niva |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |