2000 Citroen C 15 vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C 15 and 2000 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C 15.
Because 2000 Opel Speedster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Opel Speedster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C 15. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C 15 | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C 15 | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 36 L |
