2002 Citroen C2 vs. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C2 and 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,457 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue (212 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C2. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 612 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 Oldsmobile Intrigue (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C2. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C2. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen C2 has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen C2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C2 | 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | C2 | Intrigue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 212 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 76 L |
