1989 Citroen C 15 vs. 1989 Plymouth Colt
To start off, both 1989 Citroen C 15 and 1989 Plymouth Colt were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Colt (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 150 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.
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, 1989 Plymouth Colt (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen C 15. (71 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Colt 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 | 1989 Plymouth Colt | |
Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
Model | C 15 | Colt |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |