1984 BMW 628 vs. 1950 Citroen 15
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 34 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, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1950 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 BMW 628 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 628. 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1950 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 628 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3100 mm |
