1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Citroen 15
To start off, both 1957 Chevrolet Corvette and 1957 Citroen 15 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 51 kg more than 1957 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Corvette | 15 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3100 mm |
