1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 33 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, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | 15 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1952 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |