1950 Citroen 15 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 55 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 15 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2720 mm |
