2000 Citroen C 15 vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2000 Citroen C 15 and 2000 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 665 kg more than 2000 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C 15. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy
Make Citroen Subaru
Model C 15 Legacy
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1761 cc 2999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 59 HP 206 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 282 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 89.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 80 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 945 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4010 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2660 mm


 

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