1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 57 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 201 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Citroen 15 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Citroen | Mini |
Model | 15 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |