1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 41 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Citroen 15 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |
