1998 Audi A6 vs. 1991 Citroen C 15
To start off, 1998 Audi A6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A6 (286 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1991 Citroen C 15. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi A6 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1991 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, 1998 Audi A6 (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen C 15. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A6 | 1991 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A6 | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
