1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 289 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C 15 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
