2002 Citroen C2 vs. 2002 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C2 and 2002 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Rio (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C2. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Rio weights approximately 72 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.
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, 2002 Kia Rio (113 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C2. (110 Nm). This means 2002 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C2 | 2002 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C2 | Rio |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
