1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1948 Citroen 15
To start off, 1965 Abarth 595 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 15 weights approximately 856 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Abarth 595 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 1965 Abarth 595. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 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, 1948 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 595 | 1948 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 595 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3100 mm |
