1996 Audi A4 vs. 1992 Citroen C 15
To start off, 1996 Audi A4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A4 (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1992 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A4 weights approximately 350 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Audi A4 (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A4 | 1992 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A4 | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
