1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 2000 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2000 Mazda Laputa is newer by 16 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Laputa (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Laputa 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 115 kg more than 2000 Mazda Laputa.
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, 1984 Citroen C 15 (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen C 15 | 2000 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C 15 | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 30 L |
