1992 Citroen C 15 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, both 1992 Citroen C 15 and 1992 Ferrari 456 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1992 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 855 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 Ferrari 456 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 Ferrari 456. 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 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Citroen C 15 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | C 15 | 456 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 110 L |