1990 Citroen C 15 vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 20 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1990 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 1525 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 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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, 2010 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 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 | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | C 15 | X5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 85 L |
