2002 Acura EL vs. 2002 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 2002 Acura EL and 2002 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura EL (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura EL weights approximately 235 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Acura EL (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C 15. (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura EL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura EL | 2002 Citroen C 15 | |
Make | Acura | Citroen |
Model | EL | C 15 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |