2002 Citroen C2 vs. 2002 Rover 75
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C2 and 2002 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rover 75 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rover 75 weights approximately 337 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 Rover 75 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C2. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C2. 2002 Citroen C2 has automatic transmission and 2002 Rover 75 has manual transmission. 2002 Rover 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Citroen C2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C2 | 2002 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | C2 | 75 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 64 L |
