1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 353 is newer by 10 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, 1956 Citroen 15 (76 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 353. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 353. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 353. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 353. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 353.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen 15 | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
Model | 15 | 353 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2460 mm |