1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Citroen 15 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 15 | Corona |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |