1999 Citroen C 15 vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 1999 Citroen C 15 and 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen C 15 | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | C 15 | 156 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
