1955 Citroen 15 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Citroen 15 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen 15 | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | 15 | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1090 mm |
