2004 Citroen C 15 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C 15 and 2004 Vauxhall Astra 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 Vauxhall Astra (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 340 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.
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, 2004 Vauxhall Astra (173 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C 15. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C 15 | 2004 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | C 15 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
