1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1981 Lancia Trevi 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 Lancia Trevi (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Trevi should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1981 Lancia Trevi.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Trevi. 1981 Lancia Trevi has automatic transmission and 1952 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1952 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lancia Trevi will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1981 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | 15 | Trevi |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2550 mm |