1988 Citroen C 15 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1988 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen C 15.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C 15 | Defender |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |