1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Because 1959 Fiat 1500 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 1959 Fiat 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2350 mm |
