2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C8 and 2002 Vauxhall Agila were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C8 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 822 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. 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 Citroen C8 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. 2002 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Agila has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C8 | 2002 Vauxhall Agila | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | C8 | Agila |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |