1995 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1944 Citroen 15
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Citroen 15 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1944 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Cavalier | 15 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3100 mm |
