1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 437 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Because 1969 Lotus Elan 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 1969 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1952 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, 1952 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | 15 | Elan |
Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |