1972 Austin Marina vs. 1951 Citroen 15
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Citroen 15 weights approximately 446 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Austin Marina 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 1972 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1951 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, 1951 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm). This means 1951 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1951 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | Marina | 15 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2867 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 187 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3100 mm |