1956 Citroen 15 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 56 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 225 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen 15 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | 15 | Forester |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2867 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2616 mm |