1987 Citroen C 15 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1987 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1703 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 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C 15 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 86 L |
