1982 Buick Electra vs. 1998 Citroen C 15
To start off, 1998 Citroen C 15 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 745 kg more than 1998 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Buick Electra 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 1982 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1998 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Electra | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 47 L |
