1957 Citroen 15 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 52 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1383 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 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Citroen 15 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | 15 | Defender |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2800 mm |