1993 Citroen C 15 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 20 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1993 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 662 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 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | C 15 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
