2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2001 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C2 and 2001 Suzuki Aerio were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki Aerio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Aerio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Aerio should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Aerio weights approximately 270 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.
Because 2001 Suzuki Aerio 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, 2001 Suzuki Aerio 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 Suzuki Aerio (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Suzuki Aerio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C2 | 2001 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | C2 | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2490 mm |
