1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1967 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1967 Fiat Dino is newer by 16 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, 1967 Fiat Dino (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Because 1967 Fiat Dino 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 1967 Fiat Dino. 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 1967 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | 15 | Dino |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 57 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2260 mm |