1956 Citroen 15 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 54 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, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 45 kg more than 1956 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | 15 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
