1953 Citroen 15 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 54 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, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 695 kg more than 1953 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Citroen 15 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3210 mm |
