2002 Citroen C2 vs. 2002 Opel Concept M
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C2 and 2002 Opel Concept M were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Concept M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Concept M (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Concept M should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Concept M weights approximately 302 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 Opel Concept M (205 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Concept M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C2 | 2002 Opel Concept M | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C2 | Concept M |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1980 RPM |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 52 L |
