1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 18 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, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 421 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Because 1970 Toyota Corona 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 1970 Toyota Corona. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 15 | Corona |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |