2002 Acura EL vs. 2001 Citroen Osee

To start off, 2002 Acura EL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Osee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Osee would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura EL.

Because 2001 Citroen Osee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Citroen Osee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura EL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura EL. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura EL. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 2002 Acura EL has manual transmission. 2002 Acura EL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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