1996 Citroen C 15 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1996 Citroen C 15 and 1996 Ferrari F355 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1996 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1996 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ferrari F355 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 1996 Ferrari F355. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen C 15 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | C 15 | F355 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 364 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |