1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
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 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 985 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Familia (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Because 1969 Mazda Familia 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 1969 Mazda Familia. 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, 1969 Mazda Familia (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Familia 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 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C 15 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
