1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1995 Kia Capital
To start off, 1995 Kia Capital is newer by 44 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, 1995 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1995 Kia Capital.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Capital. (153 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 15 | 1995 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | 15 | Capital |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |
