2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C2 and 2001 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Corolla (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 295 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 Toyota Corolla (215 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C2 | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C2 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2480 mm |