1998 Citroen C 15 vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 10 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 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 | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | C 15 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
