1952 Citroen 15 vs. 1993 Renault 21
To start off, 1993 Renault 21 is newer by 41 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 1 more horse power than 1993 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Citroen 15 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1993 Renault 21. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1952 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Citroen 15 | 1993 Renault 21 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | 15 | 21 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2820 mm |