2000 Citroen C1 vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C1 and 2000 Lotus GT 1 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 506 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2000 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Lotus GT 1 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 2000 Lotus GT 1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C1, 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C1 | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | C1 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |
