2003 Citroen C2 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Citroen C2 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,628 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Citroen C2 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C2 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C2 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1628 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2590 mm |
