1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1967 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1967 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 11 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, 1967 Lancia Fulvia (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 359 kg more than 1967 Lancia Fulvia.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Fulvia. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen 15 | 1967 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | 15 | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 69.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2320 mm |