1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 28 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
Because 1984 Maserati 420 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 1984 Maserati 420. 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Citroen | Maserati |
| Model | 15 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
