1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1945 Citroen 15
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Citroen 15 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Let's talk about torque, 1945 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1945 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1945 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 145 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3100 mm |
