1956 Citroen 15 vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 49 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | 15 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
