1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 39 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, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Citroen 15 | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | 15 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
