1955 Citroen 15 vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 57 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, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Citroen 15 weights approximately 253 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen 15 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2301 mm |
