1999 Citroen C 15 vs. 1999 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 1999 Citroen C 15 and 1999 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Avensis (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 450 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 Toyota Avensis (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C 15 | Avensis |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |