1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1989 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1989 Nissan Santana is newer by 38 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, 1989 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1989 Nissan Santana.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Santana. 1989 Nissan Santana 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. 1989 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 15 | 1989 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 15 | Santana |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |
