1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 49 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 546 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 15 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | 15 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2370 mm |
