1998 Citroen C 15 vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
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, 2004 Honda City (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda City 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 | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C 15 | City |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
