1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 55 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, 2006 Renault Laguna (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 296 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna.
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, 2006 Renault Laguna (188 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 15. 2006 Renault Laguna 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. 2006 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | 15 | Laguna |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2750 mm |