1997 Citroen C 15 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1997 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen C 15.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C 15 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
