1996 Citroen C 15 vs. 2006 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2006 Nissan Primera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Primera (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Primera weights approximately 571 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, 2006 Nissan Primera (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Primera 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 | 2006 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C 15 | Primera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
