2003 Citroen C2 vs. 2003 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C2 and 2003 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus GX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus GX weights approximately 1188 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.
Because 2003 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen C2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C2. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C2 | 2003 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Citroen | Lexus |
| Model | C2 | GX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2800 mm |
