1998 Citroen C 15 vs. 2010 Seat Altea
To start off, 2010 Seat Altea is newer by 12 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Altea weights approximately 249 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, 2010 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Altea 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 | 2010 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | C 15 | Altea |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
