1984 BMW 316 vs. 1943 Citroen 15
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 41 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, 1984 BMW 316 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Citroen 15 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1984 BMW 316.
Because 1984 BMW 316 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 1984 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1943 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, 1943 Citroen 15 (187 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (140 Nm). This means 1943 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1943 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1943 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 316 | 1943 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 316 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |
