1990 Citroen C 15 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1990 Citroen C 15 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen C 15 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Citroen C 15.
Because 1959 Skoda 440 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 1959 Skoda 440. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen C 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, 1959 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen C 15 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | C 15 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 47 L |
