2001 Citroen C2 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Citroen C2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 2001 Citroen C2 and 1993 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C2 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C2 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
