1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1942 Citroen 15
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Citroen 15 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
Because 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 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 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1942 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1942 Citroen 15 | |
Make | Abarth | Citroen |
Model | Lancia 037 | 15 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2867 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3100 mm |