1950 Citroen 15 vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, 1996 Rover 800 is newer by 46 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, 1996 Rover 800 (174 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 800 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1950 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15. 1996 Rover 800 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. 1996 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 15 | 1996 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | 15 | 800 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2780 mm |
