2003 Citroen C2 vs. 2003 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C2 and 2003 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,250 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Ypsilon (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C2 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon.
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, 2003 Lancia Ypsilon (184 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C2. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C2 | 2003 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | C2 | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 47 L |
