1955 Citroen 15 vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 55 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Citroen 15 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1955 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1955 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen 15 | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Citroen | Mini |
| Model | 15 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2466 mm |
