1991 Citroen C 15 vs. 1991 Lada Samara
To start off, both 1991 Citroen C 15 and 1991 Lada Samara were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen C 15 (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1991 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1991 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lada Samara weights approximately 49 kg more than 1991 Citroen C 15.
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, 1991 Citroen C 15 (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lada Samara. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen C 15 | 1991 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | C 15 | Samara |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
