2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C2 and 2001 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Corsa weights approximately 120 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 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C2 | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | C2 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 53 L |