1997 Citroen C 15 vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 1997 Citroen C 15 and 1997 Oldsmobile Alero were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Alero (170 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1997 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 715 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Alero (271 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen C 15 | 1997 Oldsmobile Alero | |
Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
Model | C 15 | Alero |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |