2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2000 Honda Life
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 Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C2 (72 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C2 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C2 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C2 | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | C2 | Life |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2370 mm |
