1998 Citroen C 15 vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 1998 Citroen C 15 and 1998 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Meriva (99 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 448 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, 1998 Opel Meriva (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C 15 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |
