1990 Citroen C 15 vs. 1999 Mazda B2500
To start off, 1999 Mazda B2500 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda B2500 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 895 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 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 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, 1999 Mazda B2500 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 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 | 1999 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C 15 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
