1950 Citroen 15 vs. 2004 Mazda 3
To start off, 2004 Mazda 3 is newer by 54 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, 2004 Mazda 3 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 3 weights approximately 459 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, both vehicles can yield 187 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 2004 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | 15 | 3 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2680 mm |