2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C2 and 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 300 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.
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C2 | 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | C2 | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 62 L |