1950 Citroen 15 vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia 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, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. 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, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia. 2010 Renault Thalia 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. 2010 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Citroen 15 | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | 15 | Thalia |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2473 mm |
