1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1965 Fiat Coupe is newer by 14 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 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Fiat Coupe (200 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 1965 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 15 | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
