2005 Audi A2 vs. 1950 Citroen 15
To start off, 2005 Audi A2 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Audi A2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 431 kg more than 2005 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1950 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A2. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A2 | 1950 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A2 | 15 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 2867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3100 mm |
