2002 Citroen C 15 vs. 2002 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C 15 and 2002 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 855 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.
Because 2002 Jaguar S-Type 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 2002 Jaguar S-Type. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C 15. (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C 15 | 2002 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | C 15 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 69 L |
