2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Citroen C2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C2 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
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, 2001 Citroen C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C2 | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C2 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2630 mm |
