1998 Citroen C 15 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Citroen C 15 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 279 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.
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, 1993 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen C 15 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C 15 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
