2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2004 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin V12 and 2004 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 840 kg more than 2004 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Aston Martin V12 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 2004 Aston Martin V12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C 15. (120 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin V12 | 2004 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | V12 | C 15 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
