1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 15 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 62 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Fiat 500 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 1968 Fiat 500. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Citroen 15 | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 1850 mm |
