1954 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 30 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1954 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1954 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Citroen 15 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Because 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 1984 Marcos Mantula. 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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Citroen 15 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | 15 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2280 mm |
