2000 Citroen C1 vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C1 and 2000 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Opel Corsa. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C1 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 Opel Corsa. 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, 2000 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C1 | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C1 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 14 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
