1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1986 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 1986 Cadillac Allante and 1986 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Allante (169 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1986 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 745 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Cadillac Allante | 1986 Citroen C 15 | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Allante | C 15 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |