1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 24 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Because 1980 Toyota Corona 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 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen 15 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 15 | Corona |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1587 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 | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |