2002 Citroen C2 vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C2 and 2002 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2002 Citroen C2.
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 Citroen C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C2 | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | C2 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2620 mm |
