1990 Citroen C 15 vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen C 15 | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C 15 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
