1990 Citroen C 15 vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, 1999 Honda Z is newer by 9 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Z (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Z weights approximately 115 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 1999 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Citroen C 15 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen C 15 | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C 15 | Z |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 35 L |
