2002 Citroen C2 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C2 and 2002 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,685 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 264 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 2002 Porsche Boxster 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 2002 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C2 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | C2 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2360 mm |
