2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C8 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | C8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |