1993 Citroen C 15 vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2003 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1993 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 439 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen C 15 | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C 15 | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
