1990 Citroen C 15 vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 6 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1990 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 405 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.
Because 1996 Venturi Atlantique is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Venturi Atlantique. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen C 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique 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 | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Citroen | Venturi |
| Model | C 15 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
