1987 Citroen C 15 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1987 Citroen C 15 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1987 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 452 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 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 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 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 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 | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | C 15 | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
