1950 Citroen 15 vs. 2003 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2003 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 53 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, 2003 Pontiac Vibe (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2003 Pontiac Vibe 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, 2003 Pontiac Vibe 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Vibe. 2003 Pontiac Vibe 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. 2003 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 2003 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | 15 | Vibe |
Year Released | 1950 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |