1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 2001 Fiat Seicento
To start off, 2001 Fiat Seicento is newer by 17 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 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Seicento 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 111 kg more than 2001 Fiat Seicento.
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, 2001 Fiat Seicento (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Seicento 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 | 2001 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C 15 | Seicento |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 35 L |
