1996 Citroen C 15 vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1996 Citroen C 15 and 1996 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 365 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.
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 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | C 15 | Passat |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |