2004 Citroen C 15 vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C 15 and 2004 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2004 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo. 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 Citroen C 15 (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C 15 | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Citroen | Smart |
| Model | C 15 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 33 L |
