1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1984 Citroen C 15 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1984 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Riley 4 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 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen C 15 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | C 15 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
