1986 Citroen C 15 vs. 1986 Italdesign Machimoto
To start off, both 1986 Citroen C 15 and 1986 Italdesign Machimoto were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Italdesign Machimoto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Italdesign Machimoto (137 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1986 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Italdesign Machimoto should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen C 15.
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 Italdesign Machimoto (171 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Italdesign Machimoto 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 | 1986 Italdesign Machimoto | |
| Make | Citroen | Italdesign |
| Model | C 15 | Machimoto |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
