1957 Citroen 15 vs. 1979 Mazda 929
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 15 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Mazda 929.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm). This means 1957 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen 15 | 1979 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | 15 | 929 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
