1986 Citroen C 15 vs. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, both 1986 Citroen C 15 and 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (183 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1986 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 250 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 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo 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 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo 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 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Citroen | Maserati |
| Model | C 15 | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
