1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 33 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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 4 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 1984 Peugeot 505 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 1984 Peugeot 505. 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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 1984 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | 15 | 505 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2750 mm |