1954 Citroen 15 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1954 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen 15 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
Because 1972 Porsche 911 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 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Citroen 15 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | 15 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2270 mm |
