2000 Citroen C 15 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1172 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 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C 15. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C 15 | Defender |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 93 L |