1950 Citroen 15 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 60 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Citroen 15 | 2010 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 15 | 147 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |