1951 Citroen 15 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 61 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, 2012 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 561 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Terios.
Because 2012 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Terios. 2012 Daihatsu Terios 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. 2012 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 15 | 2012 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | 15 | Terios |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |
