1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1944 Citroen 15
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Because 1963 Abarth 1600 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 1963 Abarth 1600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1944 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, 1944 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1944 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1944 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | 1600 | 15 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3100 mm |