1956 Citroen 15 vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, 2011 Fiat 500 is newer by 55 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, 2011 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500. 2011 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2310 mm |
