1956 Citroen 15 vs. 2001 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2001 Lancia Lybra is newer by 45 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, 2001 Lancia Lybra (113 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2001 Lancia Lybra.
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, 2001 Lancia Lybra (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 2001 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | 15 | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2600 mm |
