1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1946 Citroen 15
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 15 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1946 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1946 Citroen 15 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 1600 | 15 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3100 mm |