1950 Citroen 15 vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 57 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15. 2007 Kia Sportage 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. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | 15 | Sportage |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2640 mm |