1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 45 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 104 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 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 1996 Nissan Stagea. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea. 1996 Nissan Stagea 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. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 15 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 15 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
