1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1943 Citroen 15
To start off, 1959 Abarth 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Citroen 15 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth 600 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 1959 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1943 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, 1943 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm). This means 1943 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1943 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | 600 | 15 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3100 mm |