1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 36 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, 1952 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (73 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Citroen 15 | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | 15 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |
