2001 Citroen C2 vs. 2001 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C2 and 2001 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volvo S80 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volvo S80 weights approximately 396 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 Volvo S80 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C2 | 2001 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C2 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |
