1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1984 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, both 1984 Citroen C 15 and 1984 Daihatsu Taft were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 174 kg more than 1984 Citroen C 15.
Because 1984 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Citroen C 15 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen C 15 | 1984 Daihatsu Taft | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | C 15 | Taft |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2030 mm |