2000 Citroen C2 vs. 2000 Proton 400
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C2 and 2000 Proton 400 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C2 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C2 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Proton 400. 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 Citroen C2 (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Proton 400. 2000 Citroen C2 has automatic transmission and 2000 Proton 400 has manual transmission. 2000 Proton 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen C2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C2 | 2000 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Proton |
| Model | C2 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
