1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1984 Citroen C 15 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 754 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 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 | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C 15 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
