1957 Citroen 15 vs. 1981 Fiat 127
To start off, 1981 Fiat 127 is newer by 24 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, 1957 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 15 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127. 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, 1957 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (76 Nm). This means 1957 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen 15 | 1981 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | 15 | 127 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2230 mm |
