1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1993 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 1993 Aston Martin Virage and 1993 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1993 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1154 kg more than 1993 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Aston Martin Virage 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 1993 Aston Martin Virage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1993 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | Virage | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
