1991 Citroen C 15 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1991 Citroen C 15. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 1432 kg more than 1991 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen C 15. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen C 15 | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C 15 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
