1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen 15 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | 15 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |