1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1951 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Jaguar MK 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 15. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1951 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1951 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | 15 | MK 10 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1883 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3050 mm |