1989 Citroen C 15 vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1989 Citroen C 15 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Sunny (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen C 15. (71 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen C 15 | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C 15 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
