1987 Citroen C 15 vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1987 Citroen C 15 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Riley Two Point Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1987 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley Two Point Six should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley Two Point Six weights approximately 795 kg more than 1987 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley Two Point Six 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 1959 Riley Two Point Six. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1959 Riley Two Point Six (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Riley Two Point Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen C 15 | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | C 15 | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
