1998 BMW 845 vs. 1998 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 1998 BMW 845 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1998 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 BMW 845 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 BMW 845. 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 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 845 | 1998 Citroen C 15 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 845 | C 15 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |