1998 Citroen C 15 vs. 1998 Volvo S40
To start off, both 1998 Citroen C 15 and 1998 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S40 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S40 weights approximately 708 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 Volvo S40 (299 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm). This means 1998 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C 15 | S40 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
