1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (83 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 15 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 103 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2380 mm |