1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1984 Citroen C 15 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa 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 31 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa 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 | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C 15 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
