1988 Citroen C 15 vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 25 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti IPL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti IPL (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1988 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 807 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti IPL 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 | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
| Model | C 15 | IPL |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
