1975 BMW 315 vs. 1950 Citroen 15
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 BMW 315 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 1975 BMW 315. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 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, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1950 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 315 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3100 mm |
