1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 is newer by 19 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, 1972 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1972 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Citroen 15 | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | 15 | 616 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2480 mm |