1986 Citroen C 15 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1986 Citroen C 15 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1986 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1090 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.
Because 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen C 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen C 15 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | C 15 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
