1988 Citroen C 15 vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1988 Citroen C 15 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 945 kg more than 1988 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 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 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen C 15 | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | C 15 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3060 mm |
