1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1988 Dodge Spirit
To start off, 1988 Dodge Spirit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Spirit (141 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 489 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Dodge Spirit (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit 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 | 1988 Dodge Spirit | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | C 15 | Spirit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
