1998 Citroen C 15 vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, both 1998 Citroen C 15 and 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 weights approximately 95 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 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 | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | C 15 | 155 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 11700 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
