1957 Citroen 15 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 55 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen 15 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm). This means 1957 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen 15 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | 15 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
