1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 56 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | 15 | Corsa |
Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |