2002 Citroen C 15 vs. 2002 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C 15 and 2002 Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius (71 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Prius weights approximately 305 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 Toyota Prius (115 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C 15. (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C 15 | Prius |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 48 L |