1997 Citroen C 15 vs. 1997 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 1997 Citroen C 15 and 1997 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Korando (216 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1997 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1105 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.
Because 1997 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
Model | C 15 | Korando |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |