1996 BMW 545 vs. 1944 Citroen 15
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 52 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1944 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1944 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1944 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 545 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 1996 BMW 545. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1944 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 1944 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 545 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3100 mm |
