1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1963 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 7 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, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1963 Volvo P 1800.
Because 1963 Volvo P 1800 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 1963 Volvo P 1800. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 1963 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | 15 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |
