1998 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 1998 Acura NSX and 1998 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15.
Because 1998 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Citroen C 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1998 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | NSX | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
