1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, 1981 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 29 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, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
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, 1952 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1981 Fiat Ritmo | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | 15 | Ritmo |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |