1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1992 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 1992 Buick Roadmaster and 1992 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1992 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1992 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Citroen C 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Roadmaster | 1992 Citroen C 15 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Roadmaster | C 15 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |