1971 BMW Touring vs. 1943 Citroen 15
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 28 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, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Citroen 15 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1943 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1943 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1943 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Touring | 15 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3100 mm |
