1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1994 Toyota Previa is newer by 10 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa weights approximately 750 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, 1994 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Previa 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 | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C 15 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
