2002 Citroen C2 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2002 Citroen C2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 529 kg more than 2002 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C2, 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 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C2 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C2 | Condor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1459 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2700 mm |
