1954 Citroen 15 vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1959 Fiat 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen 15 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 600 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 1959 Fiat 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 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, 1954 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Citroen 15 | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | 15 | 600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2010 mm |